QC explores ways to bolster trade ties with Tehran chamber
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The Qatar Chamber is seeking to deepen economic ties with Iran through closer collaboration with the Tehran Chamber of Commerce and Industry, following a high-level meeting held in Doha on Tuesday.
Qatar Chamber Acting General Manager Ali Bu Sharbak Al Mansori met with Fereydoun Verdi Nejad, secretary general of the Tehran Chamber, to discuss avenues for enhancing bilateral cooperation and strengthening relations between the private sectors of both countries.
The discussions focused on boosting trade exchange, activating the role of private enterprises, and exploring investment opportunities in the Qatari and Iranian markets. Both sides expressed mutual interest in fostering a more dynamic business environment between the two nations.
Al Mansori reaffirmed Qatar Chamber's commitment to expanding trade and economic cooperation with Iran. He noted that Qatar offers a wide array of investment opportunities across various economic sectors, which are open to international investors, including those from Iran.
'There is strong interest among Qatari businessmen to explore investment opportunities in Iran,' Al Mansori said, underlining the potential for greater collaboration in key areas.
Echoing these sentiments, Nejad highlighted Iran's readiness to strengthen commercial and investment ties with Qatar. He extended an invitation to Qatari business leaders to visit Iran and gain firsthand insight into the diverse opportunities available in the Iranian market.
The meeting underscores a growing momentum in Qatar-Iran business relations, with both chambers playing a pivotal role in facilitating cross-border partnerships and supporting private sector initiatives.
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